Crunchbase News AIApr 14, 2026Apr 14, 2026, 22:01 JST1 min read

AI investments fuel Europe's venture funding to $17.6 billion in Q1 2026, capturing over half of all funding for the first time

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European venture funding reached $17.6 billion in Q1 2026, representing nearly 30% year-over-year growth
AI-focused investments claimed more than 50% of the continent's total funding for the quarter, a historic milestone
Q1 2026 marks the second consecutive quarter of funding growth in Europe, despite sharp declines in overall deal volume

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